Top 12 Best Headset Brands (Gaming, Aviation, Communication)

Whether you're streaming yourself playing the most popular video games, communicating with members of a broadcast team, or flying a helicopter, communication via a headset is key. There are seemingly countless headset brands in the world today, but only a few brands produce top-quality professional products worth mentioning in this article.

The Top 12 Best Headset Brands Are:

• SteelSeries (Gaming)
• HyperX (Gaming)
• Turtle Beach (Gaming)
• Corsair (Gaming)
• Astro (Gaming)
• Razer (Gaming)
• Clear-Com
• Clement Clarke Communications
• Lightspeed
• Roanwell
• Sigtronics
• Bose

Let’s get into each of these top brands in greater detail and explain why they are the best headset manufacturers for gaming or communications (including aviation).

I’ll start with the gaming headset brands and move along to the general com and aviation headset brands last. For each brand, I'll share their country of origin, a bit of history, an example of a best-selling or flagship model, and a link to their official websites.

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SteelSeries

First up is the American/Danish company SteelSeries. This company manufactures gaming peripherals and accessories (keyboards, mice, and, of course, headsets). It makes the list as a top gaming headset brand.

SteelSeries has a wide range of headsets and specified ranges designed to be compatible with a variety of gaming systems (PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Playstation, Xbox, etc.).

Whatever your gaming headset needs, SteelSeries has you covered in style and quality.

Of all the superb models, the Arctis Pro stands out as the flagship headset and is atop many “best headsets” lists online.

The SteelSeries Pro Wireless is featured in My New Microphone's Top Best Headsets For Gaming Under $400.

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HyperX

HyperX began as a line of high-performance memory modules and also patented EPOC chip-stacking technology from Kingston Technology.

Since then, the brand has grown into a major player in gaming hardware, of which their headsets are well-known and cherished.

HyperX comprises a dedicated team of gamers who understand what their customers want and design their products accordingly. The brand also does work in supporting some of the best gaming teams in the world.

In terms of headsets, HyperX has various product lines with different price points, form factors and styles. All the headphones are designed to sound great and enliven the gaming experience, whether that's through Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo Switch, or more.

A great example of a headset from HyperX is their popular Cloud Alpha.

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Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach is a global gaming accessory manufacturer based in San Diego, California. Their main focus is on high-quality headsets that help to improve the gaming experience vastly.

The company is very active in the gaming community and is partnered with FIFA and Estars Fortnite, along with many other gaming teams.

Their wide range of headsets is divided into several categories, and compatible models are available for Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Turtle Beach also owns the German-based company Roccat, a separate brand that also manufacturers video game hardware and headsets.

A notable gaming headset from Turtle Beach is the Stealth 600.

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Corsair

Corsair Components is an American computer peripheral and hardware company. Among its many product lines are excellent gaming headsets worthy of mention in this article.

If you're a gamer, you've probably heard of Corsair before. They make pretty much anything a gamer could want, including, certainly, headsets.

Comfort and audio quality are at the forefront of the many Corsair headsets. This is true even the more affordable options, though the high-end models are certainly a step up.

If you're looking for an awesome gaming headset (and want to pick up any other gaming gear while you're at it), Corsair is a great choice.

The Corsair Void Pro RGB is a prime example of a superb headset from Corsair.

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Astro

Astro is another popular choice for gaming headsets, and for a good reason: the company produces excellent gaming hardware for Playstation, Xbox and PC/Mac systems.

Their headsets sound clean and clear and fit comfortably on most. The impressive products from Astro are suitable for gaming professionals and core gaming enthusiasts alike.

Astro is partnered with Activision, publisher of the famed Call Of Duty video game series.

The Astro A40 TR is a well-known and well-respected gaming headset that is highly sought-after by many gamers for its clarity, ease of use, and comfort.

The Astro A40 TR is featured in My New Microphone's Top Best Headsets For Gaming Under $200.

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Razer

Razer Inc. is a worldwide gaming hardware and esports company and parent company of the Hi-Fi standards-setter THX, among other high-profile companies.

Razer has a wide variety of gaming products focused on PC gaming. Among these products are plenty of notable headsets that are regularly chosen to be the best option for gamers around the world.

Like the other gaming headset brands listed in this article, Razer sponsors its own esports teams.

A celebrated headset from Razer is the Razer Nari Ultimate.

The Razer Nari Ultimate is featured in My New Microphone's Top Best Headsets For Gaming Under $200.

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Clear-Com

Clear-Com is a well-known name in the communications world. The brand has been active since its founder invented the distributed amplifier intercom system in 1968.

Today, Clear-Com systems are used regularly in live productions to effectively communicated between the different members of the production team.

Clear-Com headsets, as a result, are very popular and are well-deserving of a spot on this list for their superb build quality, durability, comfort and dependability.

The Clear-Com CC-400-X4 is a popular professional headset made by Clear-Com.

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Clement Clarke Communications

Clement Clarke Communications (otherwise known as C3) is a major player and distributor of headset technology for many of the world's Defence Establishments, Airlines and Air Traffic Control Centres.

The manufacturer also supplies many household brand names and call centres.

Reliability, durability and performance-driven technology are at the heart of all C3 headsets. This manufacturer is the real deal.

The C3 Airlite 2200 is one of the more accessible headsets from C3.

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Lightspeed

Lightspeed is an industry-leading headset manufacturer.

The company is renowned for the superior noise cancellation, comfort, and quality of its variety of headsets.

The award-winning pilot-centric company has options for learning, private and professional pilots that help keep you focused on the task at hand through easy and comfortable communication.

All new Lightspeed models are covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee and our extensive warranty. The company also goes above and beyond with incredible customer support.

The Lightspeed Zulu 3 is one of the many notable headsets from Lightspeed.

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Roanwell

Roanwell Corporation manufactures and designs high-quality terminal voice communication equipment (including headsets).

Roanwell products are designed with a keen focus on acoustics. The engineering goes deep into the intricacies to get the best sound out of all the Roanwell headsets.

In addition to their superb headsets, Roanwell produces a variety of handsets, microphones, earphones, cords, cables and accessories for military and commercial applications.

The Roanwell Falcon is a more easily accessible headset from Roanwell, and it is a great option for aviation.

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Sigtronics

Sigtronics is an industry-standard for noisy-environment communication equipment. Among their products are excellent headsets.

Their communication headsets range in application from aviation to emergency to tactical com. Other high-quality Sigtronics products include intercoms and many accessories.

Between amazing customer support and high-end equipment, Sigtronics headsets are well worth the cost.

A popular model from Sigtronics is the Sigtronics S-20 PNR.

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Bose

Established in 1964, Bose Corporation has become a household name for those who care about great quality audio. Bose is best known for its home audio systems and popular noise-cancelling headphones.

Bose also produces a small line of professional communications and aviation headsets. On top of these, the company also has built-in microphones in many of their headphone models, which effectively double as “headsets.”

The Bose Corporation focuses on innovation and high-quality manufacturing. In fact, their 1989 Bose Aviation Headset was the first-ever commercially available device to feature active noise-cancelling technology.

Bose remains at the forefront of audio technology, advancing the field while providing affordable, high-quality products. Their headsets are proof of this.

The Bose A20 is a popular aviation headset from the corporation that is worth checking out.

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